Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID259653
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StatePR
CountyManati
LocalityTortuguero Lagoon
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCibuco-Guajataca
HUC8 Number21010002
HUC10 NameRio Cibuco Watershed
HUC10 Number2101000201
HUC12 NameRio Cibuco-Cienaga Prieta-Laguna Tortuguero Coastal Watershed
HUC12 Number210100020107
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month12
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Commentsphoto
Record TypeSpecimen
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected14
Photo
Astronotus ocellatus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/17/2024].

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